Ценностна обусловеност на индивидуалните цели за поведенческа промяна при младежи със социални девиации
Value-based conditioning of individual goals for behavioral change of youth with social deviant behavior

Summary/Abstract: The following paper examines how the ability for goal setting is associated with the specific value-profile of young adults with social deviations. Presumably plain, specific and realistic goals are an effective mechanism and strategy for action and help the individual in addition to achieve motivated and intentional behavioral change. The study was conducted in social work institutions for young adults with deviant behavior – shelters and transitional programs, therapeutic communities and rehabilitation programs. The analysis outlines motivational and value-profile differences between the groups. Respondents also differ in terms of ability for specific, relevant and attainable goal setting regarding behavior change. The ability for goal setting is positively correlated to social deviation awareness, stages of change and motivational profile of youngsters.

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